Sous Chef - Full Time

Sous Chef – Full-Time

Casa Comida Pty Ltd, trading as Brazilian Flame Bar & Grill, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced full-time Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team in Surfers Paradise.

Brazilian Flame is a busy Brazilian churrascaria and rodizio restaurant offering traditional fire-roasted meats, Brazilian dishes and Australian specialities in a high-volume hospitality environment.

Location: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast QLD 4217

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: 79,500-82,000 per annum plus superannuation

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Assisting the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of kitchen operations

Supervising food preparation, cooking, plating and service

Preparing and cooking Brazilian-style dishes and fire-roasted meats

Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and portion control

Creating and developing menu items, recipes and preparation procedures

Supervising kitchen sections and coordinating service during busy periods

Assisting with staff rosters and allocation of kitchen duties

Training, supervising and supporting chefs, cooks and kitchen attendants

Managing kitchen ordering and liaising with suppliers

Completing and reviewing weekly stocktakes

Monitoring food costs, wastage and kitchen performance targets

Ensuring compliance with food-safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

Maintaining kitchen equipment, cleanliness and operational standards

Liaising with the Restaurant Manager and front-of-house leadership team

Assuming responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence

Applicants should possess:

A minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification

At least two years of relevant experience as a qualified Chef, including supervisory responsibilities

Experience working in a busy, high-volume restaurant kitchen

Demonstrated experience training and managing kitchen employees

Strong knowledge of stock control, ordering, food costing and waste management

A sound understanding of food safety and workplace health and safety requirements

Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

The ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment

Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

Experience with Brazilian cuisine, churrasco, rodizio service or charcoal and flame cooking would be highly regarded.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Brazilian Flame Bar & Grill in Surfers Paradise.

Applications and expressions of interest will remain open for a minimum of 28 days from the date of publication.